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perfunctory
Definition: (adjective) unenthusiastic, routine, or mechanical.
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ob·vi·ate  audio  (bv-t) KEY 

TRANSITIVE VERB:
ob·vi·at·ed, ob·vi·at·ing, ob·vi·ates
To anticipate and dispose of effectively; render unnecessary. See Synonyms at prevent.

ETYMOLOGY:
Latin obvire, obvit-, to hinder, from obvius, in the way ; see obvious

OTHER FORMS:
obvi·ation(Noun), obvi·ator(Noun)


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